Current Affairs Questions with Answers

World Snake Day is observed annually on 16 July to promote snake conservation and awareness about their ecological importance. India is home to more than 300 snake species, of which around 60 are venomous. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized Snakebite Envenoming as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), highlighting the need for timely treatment and public awareness.

Under the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocation process. It allows selected products to be imported at reduced or zero customs duty within the prescribed quota. Importers must submit a Certificate of Origin to avail of the benefit.

The Government of India has officially renamed the Central Vista Redevelopment Area as the Kartavya Bhavan Area. The renaming reflects the values of public service, constitutional duties, and an Indian perspective, while supporting administrative modernization and improved coordination among government ministries.

The Government of India has proposed establishing Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in every district of Ladakh to promote decentralized governance and strengthen local administration. The initiative is significant in the context of Article 371, asymmetrical federalism, and demands for constitutional safeguards in Ladakh.

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation stood at 9.87% in June 2026, mainly due to rising prices of food items, mineral oils, metals, and chemicals. While WPI measures wholesale prices, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) primarily relies on CPI-based inflation for monetary policy decisions.

Jio Platforms Limited has appointed Pankaj Pawar as its new CEO. The company has also filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise approximately ₹37,700 crore. If successful, it could become the largest IPO in India's history, strengthening both the digital economy and the capital market.

The One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme of the Uttar Pradesh Government promotes traditional district-specific products, local industries, artisans, MSMEs, and employment generation. Eligible beneficiaries receive concessional loans of up to ₹25 lakh, along with 25% margin money subsidy, skill development, branding, marketing, and export assistance.

At the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, India won all five gold medals, securing joint first place alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan. The Indian team was selected and trained by HBCSE-TIFR, reflecting India's growing global strength in science education and talent development.

World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on 15 July to promote skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, and technical and vocational education. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014 and was observed for the first time in 2015. In India, initiatives such as the Skill India Mission, PMKVY, and NSDC support the objectives of this international observance.

On 12 July 2026, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) created a Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour under a Miyawaki afforestation campaign. The initiative promotes carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

India will observe the third NAMASTE Day on 14 July 2026, marking three years of the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme. The scheme aims to eliminate manual scavenging, promote safe and mechanized sanitation systems, and ensure the dignity, safety, and welfare of sanitation workers.

On 12 July 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested three critical safety systems for the Gaganyaan Mission—the Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS), CSU-2 Separation Mechanism, and the Apex Cover Separation System. These systems are essential for ensuring astronaut safety during India's first indigenous human spaceflight mission.

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away at the age of 74. He is widely regarded as the Architect of Modern Qatar for transforming the country into a leading LNG exporter, strengthening its global investments, and securing the hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Government of West Bengal has declared 16 August as Ayushman Diwas to increase public awareness about the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Under the scheme, eligible families receive cashless health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year.

Wimbledon 2026 concluded successfully in London. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy won the Men's Singles title for the second consecutive year, while Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic captured her maiden Grand Slam Women's Singles title. First held in 1877, Wimbledon is the world's oldest and most prestigious grass-court Grand Slam tennis tournament.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched the UP Khet Suraksha Yojana 2026 to protect farmers' crops from stray cattle, nilgai (blue bulls), and wild boars. Under the scheme, farmers will receive up to 60% subsidy on solar fencing installation, while special category farmers will receive up to 70% subsidy. The scheme aims to ensure crop protection, increase agricultural productivity, promote solar energy-based farming, and provide financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने India–Australia Sports Cooperation Roadmap के माध्यम से खेल विज्ञान, एथलीट विकास, खेल प्रौद्योगिकी, खेल अवसंरचना और खेल प्रशासन में दीर्घकालिक सहयोग को बढ़ावा देने का निर्णय लिया है। यह पहल 2030 राष्ट्रमंडल खेल (अहमदाबाद), 2032 ब्रिस्बेन ओलंपिक तथा भारत की संभावित ओलंपिक मेजबानी की तैयारियों को मजबूत करेगी।

भारत और न्यूजीलैंड ने अपने द्विपक्षीय संबंधों को रणनीतिक साझेदारी (Strategic Partnership) के स्तर तक उन्नत करते हुए 2030 रोडमैप जारी किया तथा रक्षा, व्यापार, समुद्री सुरक्षा, शिक्षा और विज्ञान सहित विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में 10 समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर किए।

डाक विभाग (DoP) और TRAI ने लगभग 5.68 लाख गाँवों में मोबाइल नेटवर्क की गुणवत्ता का आकलन करने के लिए देशव्यापी सर्वेक्षण हेतु समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। यह पहल ग्रामीण डिजिटल कनेक्टिविटी को मजबूत करने तथा साक्ष्य-आधारित दूरसंचार नीति निर्माण में सहायक होगी।

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